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Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University is a private, coeducational university located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1921 and named after Robert Morris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The university offers more than 30 undergraduate, 10 graduate and over 3 doctoral degree programs. RMU’s campus is spread across an area of 230 acres. It is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • School of Adult & Continuing Education
  • School of Business
  • School of Communications & Information Systems
  • School of Education & Social Sciences
  • School of Engineering, Mathematics & Science
  • School of Nursing and Health Sciences

RMU's sports teams are nicknamed the Colonials and compete in the NCAA Division I's Northeast Conference.

Overview of Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University is located in a large suburb, in Moon Township, PA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Robert Morris University top out at the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study business and management and computer science and engineering.

Robert Morris University Selectivity

The admissions department at Robert Morris University does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 440 to 530 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.

Student Body

Robert Morris University offers classes to 5,055 students (3,921 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Many students live in housing on or near campus. Robert Morris University does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Northeast Conference competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a private, comprehensive institution committed to active learning and student success, Robert Morris University is recognized for integrating liberal arts with a professionally focused, applied education that prepares students for leadership in a rapidly changing world."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108-1189
General Phone: (412) 262-8200
http://www.rmu.edu

Robert Morris University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management645business management, marketing, accounting, organizational behavior, MIS, finance, taxation, human resources, ...
Education And Teaching275elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, curriculum and instruction, business teaching
Computer Science And Engineering108information science, systems analyst, computer security, computer services management, software engineering
Liberal Arts56interdisciplinary studies, social services, English, economics, liberal arts and sciences
Media53communication studies
Engineering45engineering management, manufacturing engineering, engineering
Nursing And Emergency Medicine37registered nursing, clinical nurse specialist
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy36sports and fitness management
Hospitality29hospitality management, tourism and travel
Design24design and visual communication
Mathematics16applied mathematics
Medical Administration4health care administration, health services administration
Conservation And Resource Management3environmental science
Therapy And Counseling1psychology
Medical Support And Technology0nuclear medical tech
Transportation0aviation operations

Number of programs and degrees for Robert Morris University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree77335
Master's degree38518
Postbaccalaureate certificate1532
Award of less than 1 academic year126
Doctor's degree64
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years21
Associate's degree12

Student Body

In 2007, Robert Morris University had a total enrollment of 5,055 students (3,921 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men58%
Women42%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate75%
Graduate25%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White79%
Black7%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown9%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1923%
20-2124%
22-2417%
25-2914%
30-347%
35-395%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania81%
Maryland4%
Ohio3%
(International Students)3%
New York2%
Florida1%
New Jersey1%
California1%
Virginia1%
West Virginia1%

Robert Morris University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %
Part-Time50 %

Robert Morris University Room and Board (2007)

Robert Morris University offers campus housing for 1,323 of its 3,921 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Robert Morris University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,9382,22376%66730%
Men1,5541,22379%38632%
Women1,3841,00072%28128%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal440530
SAT Math470570
ACT Verbal1723
ACT Math1723
ACT Composite1924

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT89%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT9%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Robert Morris University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 17,900
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 17,900
Room and board$ 9,120
Room charge$ 4,940
Board (meal plan) charge$ 4,180
Books and supplies$ 1,100
Other expenses$ 2,500

Financial Aid:
Robert Morris University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 335900)

Robert Morris University Faculty

Robert Morris University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6920
Non-tenured, but on tenure track3544
Non-tenured and not on tenure track15

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year10$109,7142*
Associate professorcalendar year13$93,6817$92,465
Assistant professorcalendar year2*3$92,626
All faculty totalcalendar year25$98,73712$94,363

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year20$89,6347$84,775
Associate professoracademic year17$74,95412$68,407
Assistant professoracademic year42$66,77934$66,947
Lectureracademic year1*4$27,512
All faculty totalacademic year80$73,74257$66,677

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Robert Morris University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballNortheast Conference
BasketballNortheast Conference
TrackNortheast Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total139134273
Track262450
Basketball151328
Football26026
All Other Sports7297169

Robert Morris University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Taxation

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software Engineering
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Manufacturing Engineering

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General

MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Robert Morris University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Robert Morris University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Robert Morris University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Robert Morris University % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Robert Morris University % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Robert Morris University Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Robert Morris University Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Robert Morris University Number of students
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Robert Morris University Male % of student body
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Robert Morris University % students on athletic fin. aid
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Robert Morris University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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